Of Human Bondage by W. Somerset Maugham
The novel follows the life of Philip Carey, a club-footed orphan who struggles with his disability and his passionate and unrequited love for a destructive woman. His journey takes him from a strict religious upbringing in England to an adventurous life in Paris where he attempts to become an artist before finally settling into a career in medicine. The story is a powerful exploration of human desire, ambition, and the search for meaning in life.
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This book is on the following lists:
- 47th on The Greatest Books of All Time (Reader's Digest)
- 66th on The Modern Library | 100 Best Novels (Modern Library)
- 77th on The 100 Greatest British Novels (BBC)
- 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die (The Book)
- Select 100 (University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee)
- 100 Books to Read in a Lifetime (Amazon.com (USA))
- 100 Best Novels Written in English (The Guardian)